Arabic Language Training Manager

Company Description

Tahaluf is rewriting the events playbook. Its purpose is transformational, its DNA digital, and its ambition unprecedented. Over the next 12 months Tahaluf will scale to further increase its lead as the largest B2B Live and On Demand Events organiser in Saudi Arabia: by SQM, Attendance, Colleagues and Revenue.

To scale at this pace requires impeccable local partners, and Tahaluf is proud to enjoy the support and partnership of several Gov and Non Gov Organisations that are at the apex of Saudi’s B2B and B2C large scale events scene. In fact, our partners don’t just support the expansion of live events in the Kingdom; they’re also the partner of choice for heavyweights like Apple, Amazon and Ali Baba.

Throughout 2023 and 2024 Tahaluf will build on its award-winning events; LEAP () and Black Hat Middle East (), to launch new, large scale business-to-business events. From technology, real estate and food to pop culture, intermobility, beauty and beyond, Tahaluf will introduce a vibrant, varied portfolio of events, trade shows and conferences to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Arabic Language Training Manager will be a key player in ensuring the Academy’s training services and initiatives are relevant to the needs of the business and the market. This role requires a dynamic individual with a passion for language instruction, cultural exchange, and the ability to drive impactful learning experiences for leaders at all levels, but particularly senior leadership and diverse stakeholders.

• Design and conduct tailored 1:1 and group Arabic language training to English speaking CEO and Senior Management Team (SMT) to enable them to communicate and engage in high-level strategic conversations in formal Arabic, with a focus on the Saudi dialect.
• Develop and implement training programs to enable business colleagues to speak fluent, formal, and communicative Arabic in the Saudi dialect.
• Ensure the training courses are interactive, practical, and meet the highest standards of language instruction.
• Conduct regular assessments to track progress and provide feedback to ensure continuous improvement.
• Translate existing Academy training materials into Arabic, ensuring cultural and linguistic accuracy.
• Develop new Arabic training collateral for the Academy’s event training curriculum, tailored to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for continuous improvement in training delivery and outcomes
• Incorporate cultural nuances and business etiquette into training programs to enhance learners’ practical application of the language.
• Work closely with the Academy’s curriculum development team to align Arabic training programs with organizational goals.
• Serve as the lead facilitator for Arabic events and development training programs for the Academy.
• Develop and conduct relevant Academy technical events training in Arabic internally and externally
• Provide strategic support for Academy initiatives and projects by leveraging advanced Arabic language skills for translation and the development of high-quality, culturally tailored collateral.
• Create and refine external Arabic communications for the Academy’s initiatives, including the development of versatile communication templates and materials tailored for diverse audiences.
• As needed, periodically support various translation efforts across show teams and enablement functions within the business

• Bachelor’s degree in Arabic Language, Linguistics, Education, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree in Education, Language Instruction, or Business Communication is preferred.

• Proven experience (5+ years) in designing and delivering Arabic language training programs, particularly for non-native speakers in a professional or corporate setting.
• Expertise in the Saudi dialect and formal Arabic, with a strong understanding of cultural nuances and business etiquette.
• Experience in curriculum development, instructional design, and creating training materials tailored to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate high-level training…